Steven Koroch

Steve Koroch, of Des Moines, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. Steve was born on April 26, 1948, to Donald and Joyce (Greenlee) Koroch.

Steve was a great athlete. He lettered in track and wrestling at Valley High School as well as Northwest Missouri State University. He was an alumni of Alpha Kappa Lambda Fraternity. He received his Masters Degree from Central Missouri State University. Steve had a great sense of humor and was always pulling pranks. He enjoyed working in his yard, playing golf, karaoke and hosting parties. Steve was an avid Hawkeye fan and a loyal friend. He believed in God, loved his family and was a playful grandpa. Work was his relaxation. During his retirement he continued to substitute teach and owned his own painting business. Even in his death, Steve will continue to give as he was a donor through the Iowa Donor Network.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, November 2, 2013, at Park Avenue Presbyterian Church, 3120 SW 9th Street followed by burial at Resthaven Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.

Steve leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Patricia; sons, Matt (Heather) Koroch and James Tesdall II; grandchildren, Skyler and Larkyn; sisters, Carol (Blake) Sparland, Cathy (Bob) Haedt and Debbie Renken; sister-in-law, Linda (Jerry) Waalk; brother-in-law, Bob Greenleaf; and his extended family and beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bobby; his grandparents; and his best friend, Tim Hufford.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the National Association for the Mentally Ill, Big Brothers & Big Sisters or the Boys & Girls Club.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonFuneralHome.com

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